\[C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32)\]
Variables
Ftemperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
Ctemperature in degrees Celsius (°C)
Description
What is this formula?
This formula converts a temperature from degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to degrees Celsius (°C). Fahrenheit is commonly used in the United States, while Celsius is the standard temperature scale for science, engineering, and most countries worldwide.
When to use it
Use this formula whenever a temperature measured in Fahrenheit must be converted to Celsius for scientific calculations, engineering reports, laboratory analysis, HVAC systems, or international data interpretation.
Example
Convert 95 °F to Celsius.
Data:
F = 95 °F
Formula:
C = 5*(F-32)/9
Substitution:
C = 5*(95-32)/9
Result:
C = 35 °C
Applications
- Weather data conversion
- Engineering calculations
- HVAC temperature analysis
- Scientific laboratory work
- Industrial process monitoring
- International technical documentation